Top drives - Aker Solutions

Aker SolutionsDrilling TechnologiesTop drivesTop drivesAker Solutions delivers reliable and flexible top drivesolutions. Since 1982, our top drives have been indaily operations around the world. Our systems aredesigned for rough conditions and comply with thestrictest approvals for the drilling industry. We providesolutions ranging from portable land rig applications toextreme deep water applications.MotorsAC, DC and hydraulic motors are offered. All our drivemotors are designed specifically for optimum variablespeed performance and certified for operation inhazardous area.Gear boxesThe top drives are equipped with high quality gearboxes. We use the highest quality selection of gearsand bearings to maximise machine uptime.Pipe handlersThe top drives include a remote controlled,multifunctional pipe handler. Pipe handlers can rotatefreely, and are equipped with automatic positioningto ensure safe, easy and accurate orientation. Ourknuckle link pipe handler is a well proven design withunique handling capabilities.Efficient directional drillingStandard AC top drives include tool face orientationsystem for controlling the direction of the down-holemotor. Accuracy of the deviation is easily maintained,as the direction only has to be adjusted every 90 ft(27 m).Control system and operator interfacesThe top drives are delivered with MH control systemfor optimal operation and lifecycle support. We delivera range of different equipment/solutions for operatorenvironments, from the simplest stainless steelpanels to the state-of-the-art MH DrillView operatorenvironment. We also deliver interfaces to third partyoperator systems.VFD/AC drivesOur standard delivery is ABB drives. We can alsodeliver interfaces to other drive types on request.> MH DDM 1000AC